Dogtown Days

Your Guide To Finding The Perfect Dog-Friendly Vacation Rental                     By Mary Jane Gallagher Exploring pet-friendly booking platforms, understanding pet policies, and checking for dog amenities are essential steps in planning a memorable vacation with your furry friend, whether you’re adventuring in South Africa or beyond. And, considering […]

It’s here The Barking Lot Is a monthly lottery that helps shelters pets around the country. Your R20 donation per ticket stands you in line to win up to R10000 cash for you, PLUS R10000 worth of dog food for your favourite Barkingmad network charity. With over 100 animal charities across South Africa to choose […]

Protecting Your Furry Friend: Uncovering the Risks of Common Household Products By: Mary Jane Gallagher “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen” – Orhan Pamuk. Are you aware of what household items can potentially make your beloved pup sick? Many pet owners don’t realize that regular everyday items people consume, […]

Common Dog Training Problems And How To Solve Them By: Mary Jane Gallagher Effective training is a key part of improving the relationship between you and your pooch. In fact, dogs that receive positive reinforcements (like treats) are found to perform better at tasks than dogs that receive aversive techniques, such as shock collars and leash corrections, […]

Designing a Pet-Friendly Living Room — How to Successfully Include Fido In Your Plans By: Mary Jane Gallagher Interior design trends in 2022 put emphasis on features that are warm and welcoming, such as curved furniture and earthy tones. However, for those looking to update their living room to the latest aesthetic, doing so in a […]

Pampering Your Dog in Her Senior Years By Mary Jane Gallagher A dog is considered to be a ‘senior’ if he is nine to 12 (for small dogs), seven to 10 (for medium-sized dogs), or five to eight (for very large or giant dogs). Usually, signs that your pooch is entering this time of her […]

Easy Ways To Make Your Rental More Dog-Friendly By Mary Jane Gallagher Pets, especially dogs, give people unconditional love, and in return, they’re treated like family members, and most pet owners invest a significant amount of money for their dogs’ health, happiness, and wellbeing. As proof, South Africa’s pet industry is worth R7.1 billion, and is […]

Using Music to Ease Your Dog’s Anxiety By Mary Jane Gallagher Over the past 16 months, South Africans had to contend with an influx of stressors that have sent their anxiety levels through the roof. While we deal with our stress and anxiety, many of our beloved canine companions have their own contend with. In fact, one […]

Capture That Happiness: How To Get Better Photos Of Your Dog  By: Mary Jane Gallagher Some of the most photogenic dog breeds — like the Basenji, the Africanis, and the Pharaoh Hound — originate from South Africa. With so many breeds to love, it’s not surprising that dog ownership is at an all-time high — or that we’re so eager to fill […]